1959 Ford 17M vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 516 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | 17M | Borrego |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |